Not getting enough milk to feed baby

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Asked for Female, 28 Years

Hi doctor, my sister was in pain for a week coz of over flow, cracked and sore nipples. but now she is not getting enough to feed baby. can you suggest anything please. Thank you.

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Dr. Isha Sunil

Gynecologist 11 yrs exp Jammu

Frequent suckling and putting baby to breast is the only effective way to improve mother feed. U can use promolact granules with milk also but suckling is more important

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Dr. Purnima Ranka Gynecologist 23 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Purnima Ranka

Gynecologist 23 yrs exp Delhi

Putting the baby to breast frequently and being stress free spontaneously increases breast milk. Certain ayurvedic preparations are available, can be tried

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home remedies like saunf, methi seeds ,soaked overnight in water , also helps